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Development will bring city good fortune

25 February 2015 The JournalCities Minister Greg Clark and Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University Professor Chris Brink mark the formal opening of the Science Central site.

published on: 25th February 2015

'Sting' fall-out fans flames in debate over MPs' salaries

25 February 2015 The JournalDr Martin Farr offers comment on whether or not MPs' salaries influence the offering of services to private companies.

published on: 25th February 2015

Behaviour study shows rats know how to repay kindness

25 February 2015 The ConversationDr Gilbert Roberts, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Neuroscience, discusses a study which has shown that Norway rats reciprocate help according to the quality of help they received.

published on: 25th February 2015

Newcastle University to open London campus

24 February 2015 Times HigherPlans for a London branch campus teaching 1,200 students have been announced by Newcastle University.

published on: 24th February 2015

Newcastle University bionic limb project gets £1.4m boost

24 February 2015 BBC World NewsResearch being led by scientists at Newcastle University could result in a new generation of bionic limbs.

published on: 24th February 2015

Throwaway Society

24 February 2015 Discovery, BBC World ServiceHow can manufacturers of the world supply the growing demand for consumer products without breaking the planet's bank of natural resources? Looking at the CLEVER project, the programme includes comment from Dr Ben Bridgens. (listen from 9:47 for the whole piece, from 11:17 for Dr Bridgens)

published on: 24th February 2015

Deep love for the dolphins

24 February 2015 The JournalA family GP with a special licence to film white beaked dolphins is involved in pioneering research with Newcastle University.

published on: 24th February 2015

Ancient art set in stone

23 February 2015 The Journal, J2One of the Great North Museum's most recent acquisitions is a fine example of rock art that was found at Birney Hill near Ponteland during an archaeological investigation. Mentions the University's rock art website.No url but see the University's rock art website

published on: 23rd February 2015

We mustn't let the 'flat earthers' stand in way of three-parent babies

22 February 2015 Mail on SundayLord Carey speaks in favour of mitochondrial techniques being developed at Newcastle University, saying it would be 'uncaring and unloving' for the Church to turn its back on medical advances which can help alleviate suffering.

published on: 23rd February 2015

Chinese New Year

20 February BBC Radio NewcastleDr Valerie Pellat offers insights into the importance of New Year to the Chinese people.